Bowen High School

Public 9-12

2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617-3192

(773) 535-7650

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
692^nd of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,697

Feeder schools for Bowen High School:

Elementary:	Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy
	Coles Elementary Language Academy
	Earhart Elementary Opt for Knowl School
	Hoyne Elementary School
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	Marsh Elementary School
	McDowell Elementary School
	Mireles Elementary Academy
	Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Center
	Sullivan Elementary School
	Thorp J N Elementary School
	Warren Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

African American:

75.6%

Hispanic:

20.5%

White:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bowen High School ranks worse than 99% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 136^th among 142 ranked high schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.26. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bowen High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75.6%), Hispanic (20.5%), White (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowen High School is 10.8, which is the 36^th best among 142 high schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)

Compare Bowen High School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowen High School is $31,697, which is the 13^th highest among 142 high schools in the City of Chicago School District 299.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bowen High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowen High School 692^nd of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See Bowen High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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City of Chicago School District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Chicago School District 299 711^th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bowen High School

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Rank History for all students at Bowen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2007	1.84	593^rd	612	3.1%
2008	0.81	621^st	624	0.5%
2009	2.61	600^th	632	5.1%
2010	3.63	596^th	643	7.3%
2011	1.78	644^th	655	1.7%
2012	1.66	647^th	665	2.7%
2013	1.65	656^th	670	2.1%
2014	1.92	651^st	670	2.8%
2015	10.61	594^th	614	3.3%
2016	10.89	610^th	643	5.1%
2017	3.62	637^th	642	0.8%
2018	5.86	635^th	647	1.9%
2019	8.30	645^th	701	8.0%
2021	10.35	637^th	688	7.4%
2022	7.49	681^st	699	2.6%
2023	7.26	692^nd	699	1.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bowen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	27.23	248^th	374	33.7%
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	21.07	375^th	476	21.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	9.94	569^th	585	2.7%
2019	11.92	597^th	639	6.6%
2021	16.39	541^st	611	11.5%
2022	11.70	602^nd	626	3.8%
2023	9.61	637^th	644	1.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bowen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	24.69	57^th	91	37.4%
2022	41.80	39^th	98	60.2%
2023	28.07	55^th	104	47.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bowen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	6.40	598^th	620	3.5%
2019	9.66	594^th	665	10.7%
2021	10.10	598^th	639	6.4%
2022	8.88	621^st	658	5.6%
2023	7.50	646^th	656	1.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bowen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.38	382^nd	428	10.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Bowen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	5.80	608^th	619	1.8%
2019	7.66	645^th	675	4.4%
2021	10.92	604^th	653	7.5%
2022	7.27	653^rd	664	1.7%
2023	7.38	663^rd	668	0.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Bowen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	22.61	222^nd	253	12.3%
2019	26.34	225^th	299	24.7%
2021	26.16	223^rd	281	20.6%
2022	21.25	271^st	294	7.8%
2023	18.59	293^rd	301	2.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bowen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	7.05	289^th	291	0.7%
2019	8.87	313^th	317	1.3%
2021	18.42	280^th	317	11.7%
2022	9.35	330^th	335	1.5%
2023	13.45	312^th	333	6.3%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Bowen High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	104	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2006	0	232	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	4	254
2007	1	298	3	29	0	n/a	n/a	11	342
2008	0	331	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	7	367
2009	1	293	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	318
2010	2	211	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	227
2011	1	177	0	6	0	0	1	0	185
2012	3	569	0	127	0	0	3	0	702
2013	2	402	0	92	1	0	2	0	499
2014	2	334	0	88	2	0	4	0	430
2015	2	277	0	84	0	0	5	0	368
2016	1	256	0	77	1	0	2	0	337
2017	0	230	0	81	1	0	1	0	313
2018	2	230	0	62	0	0	0	0	294
2019	1	200	0	46	0	2	1	0	250
2020	1	198	0	37	0	2	2	0	240
2021	4	273	0	63	1	1	3	0	345
2022	4	243	0	64	1	0	2	0	314
2023	5	177	0	48	0	0	4	0	234

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowen High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	112	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	254	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	342	20.0	17.1	n/a
2008	367	25.0	14.7	n/a
2009	318	24.5	13.0	n/a
2010	227	21.0	10.8	n/a
2011	185	12.0	15.4	n/a
2012	702	52.0	13.5	95.7
2013	499	42.0	11.8	87
2014	430	43.0	10.0	95.6
2015	368	31.0	11.8	97.6
2016	337	22.0	15.3	97.6
2017	313	19.8	15.7	97.1
2018	294	19.1	15.3	93.5
2019	250	20.0	12.5	86
2020	240	23.0	10.4	93.8
2021	345	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	314	23.2	13.5	84.1
2023	234	21.5	10.8	92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bowen High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	112	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	254	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	342	20.0	17.1	n/a
2008	367	25.0	14.7	n/a
2009	318	24.5	13.0	n/a
2010	227	21.0	10.8	n/a
2011	185	12.0	15.4	n/a
2012	702	52.0	13.5	95.7
2013	499	42.0	11.8	87
2014	430	43.0	10.0	95.6
2015	368	31.0	11.8	97.6
2016	337	22.0	15.3	97.6
2017	313	19.8	15.7	97.1
2018	294	19.1	15.3	93.5
2019	250	20.0	12.5	86
2020	240	23.0	10.4	93.8
2021	345	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	314	23.2	13.5	84.1
2023	234	21.5	10.8	92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	96.9%	96.7%	96.2%	96.2%	96.4%	84.7%	87.5%
2016	97.5%	97.8%	97.5%	97.5%	96.4%	94.4%		6.4%
2017	96.7%	96.7%	96.1%	96.1%	96.4%	92.4%	96.7%	17.3%
2018	96.5%	96.8%	96.5%	96.5%	96.5%	94.0%	94.0%	9.5%
2019	95.1%	94.7%	94.7%	95.1%	96.0%	95.6%	93.1%	27.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowen High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,129 (9.8%)	$19,489 (90.2%)	$21,618
2020	$2,731 (11.9%)	$20,273 (88.1%)	$23,004
2021	$4,267 (16.1%)	$22,229 (83.9%)	$26,497
2022	$4,267 (16.1%)	$22,229 (83.9%)	$26,497
2023	$4,316 (13.6%)	$27,381 (86.4%)	$31,697

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowen High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 645^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 692^nd of 699 High schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Bowen High School)	1.3	0	1.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)	26.7	19.1	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bowen High School)	2.7	0	2.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)	26.3	22.3	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Bowen High School)	5.1	0	5.1%
End of Course Science (City of Chicago School District 299)	19.9	31.1	11.2%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	250	234	6.4%
African American	200	177	11.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	46	48	4.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	1	5	400%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86%	92.3%	6.3%

Schools Near Bowen High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISA Science (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	SAT English Language Arts (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science End of Course	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bowen High School	Public	9-12	2710 E 89th St	Chicago	60617	Cook County	City of Chicago School District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 535-7650	234	22	10.8	92.3%	5 (2.1%)	177 (75.6%)	48 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	7.3	692^nd of 699 public high schools	1.0%		7.5	681^st of 699 public high schools	2.6%	11	0.0	0.0	0.0	$31,697	$4,316	$27,381
Noble St Charter-Baker Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	2710 E 89th St	Chicago	60617	Cook County	City of Chicago School District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 535-6460	280	18	15.5	89.3%	0 (0.0%)	232 (82.9%)	44 (15.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	12.5	613^th of 699 public high schools	12.3%		21	556^th of 699 public high schools	20.5%	57	8.9	3.6	7.3	$25,305	$2,276	$23,029
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School	Public	9-12	2100 E 87th St	Chicago	60617	Cook County	City of Chicago School District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 535-6100	713	50	14.2	90.6%	2 (0.3%)	687 (96.4%)	18 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	9.4	651^st of 699 public high schools	6.9%		7.9	674^th of 699 public high schools	3.6%	23	9.5	0.9	2.8	$23,801	$4,977	$18,824
EPIC Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8255 S Houston Ave	Chicago	60617	Cook County	City of Chicago School District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 535-7930	345	27	12.7	96.8%	3 (0.9%)	194 (56.2%)	135 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	8.4	672^nd of 699 public high schools	3.9%		8.2	669^th of 699 public high schools	4.3%	3	3.9	1.2	1.2	$9,174	$3,052	$6,122
Camelot Safe Academy School	Public	6-12	7877 S Coles Ave	Chicago	60649	Cook County	City of Chicago School District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 902-2487	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8164 S South Chicago Ave	Chicago	60617	Cook County	City of Chicago School District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 978-8680	305	11	27.7	98.4%	1 (0.3%)	280 (91.8%)	21 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	11.1	624^th of 699 public high schools	10.7%		9.1	655^th of 699 public high schools	6.3%	31		0.0	2.3	$13,636	$1,307	$12,329
Excel Academy - Woodlawn High School	Public	9-12	7530 S South Shore Dr	Chicago	60649	Cook County	City of Chicago School District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 902-7800	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Shore International Col Prep High School	Public	9-12	1955 E 75th St	Chicago	60649	Cook County	City of Chicago School District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 535-8351	543	37	14.6	78.5%	0 (0.0%)	521 (95.9%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	27.6	510^th of 699 public high schools	27.0%		15.2	592^nd of 699 public high schools	15.3%	82	33.0	6.2	17.7	$21,212	$3,903	$17,310
YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10001 S Woodlawn Ave	Chicago	60628	Cook County	City of Chicago School District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 291-6517	96	7	13.7	90.6%	1 (1.0%)	71 (74.0%)	24 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.7	665^th of 699 public high schools	4.9%		7.7	677^th of 699 public high schools	3.1%	12	12.5	0.0	0.0	$19,217	$1,213	$18,004
YCCS Charter - Chatham	Public, Charter	9-12	9035 S Langley Ave	Chicago	60619	Cook County	City of Chicago School District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 651-1500	124	3	41.3	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	119 (96.0%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.3	676^th of 699 public high schools	3.3%		6.6	696^th of 699 public high schools	0.4%	20	10.0	0.0	0.0	$22,151	$2,693	$19,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Bowen High School

Is Bowen High School a good school?

Bowen High School ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Illinois high schools.

What schools feed into Bowen High School?

Bowen High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy
Elementary : Coles Elementary Language Academy
Elementary : Earhart Elementary Opt for Knowl School
Elementary : Hoyne Elementary School
Elementary : Marsh Elementary School
Elementary : McDowell Elementary School
Elementary : Mireles Elementary Academy
Elementary : Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Center
Elementary : Sullivan Elementary School
Elementary : Thorp J N Elementary School
Elementary : Warren Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bowen High School?

Students at Bowen High School are 76% African American, 21% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bowen High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended Bowen High School.

What district is Bowen High School in?

City of Chicago School District 299

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